Archive for September, 2011
The Secret to Using Mantras for Motivation
Are you the type of person who needs someone to light a firecracker under your derriere to get you moving? If you are part of the procrastinators club, the following mantras will help to null and void your membership. Find one that resonates with you and repeat it several times a day, to yourself or [...]
Pole dancing revealed…for the rest of us
~guest post by Judit Gueth. www.juditgueth.com When most people hear about pole dancing, they automatically think of smoky night clubs, alcohol and dubious entertainment. I never really gave it a lot of thought until… Last weekend I received an invitation from a friend to attend a pole dancing class she’d won at a silent auction [...]
Tempo Running Explained by a Coach
If you’ve ever trained for a foot race, chances are you’ve used some sort of training guide. And chances are that guide has had certain days assigned as “tempo run” days. It’s possible that this term just gets overlooked, and runners never fully learn about tempo running. For experienced and new runners alike, the tempo [...]
Top 6 Tips for Running in the Autumn
Many runners will say that their favorite time of year to hit the pavement is fall, and I’m no different. There’s just something about that cool (yet, not cold) crisp air that makes you just want to get out there and, well, run! However, just like any time of year, there are a few quirks [...]
Healthy Breakfast Ideas for People on the GO
Do you eat breakfast before you are on the go? ~by Carman, Diets In Review And, if so, how in the world can you fit it into your incredibly hectic schedule? Studies have proven that those who eat breakfast routinely are less likely to be overweight, less likely to binge during the remainder of the [...]
The Secret of Christina Ricci Diet for the new Show Pan Am
The new TV show Pan Am will showcase the lives of the stewardesses and pilots for the airline of the same name set in the 1960s. Christina Ricci is one of the actresses starring in this new series. She is no stranger to being on camera or having to look great for a role. The ladies [...]
Sweet Potato Chips in the Microwave-1 Point Weight Watchers Recipe
This post is an oldie from the archives but it is worth another look! A few weeks back, I posted about Potato Chips in the microwave. I had so much feed back wondering if you could use sweet potatoes, so I knew I just had to try. Some were also wondering how you got the [...]
Learn the Rules of Stretching from Jillian Michaels
A reader asked and Jillian Michals answered! Q: What do you suggest for warm-up and cooldown exercises? A: The best kind of warm-up before a tough workout is a few minutes of cardio (such as jumping rope or jumping jacks) followed by dynamic stretching. We were taught years ago to sit or stand and stretch [...]
Review: prAna Fall Collection
One of my absolute FAVE active wear fashion line is prAna. PrAna does such an awesome job at laid back cuteness without sacrificing style and comfort. I always know I can count on functionality, quality, sustainability, attention to detail and last but DEFINITELY not least, style from prAna. (‘Cause to me working out isn’t about looking [...]
The Secret of Cutting Back on Sugar
Guest Post~Amanda Kidd Sugar is an inseparable part of the food choices available to us. There is nothing more satisfying than a sweet end to a meal and the value we attach to sugar is evident from the way the words sweet, sweetheart and sugar have become part of our vocabulary. We are also bombarded [...]
A Super Food you should be eating but probably aren’t
Quinoa…say what? Pronounced keen-wa. I am a quinoa virgin, I would have to confess. But, many experts are saying that it is a super food I should be eating! I recently saw an article in Men’s Health Magazine that states: “Quinoa is a true wonder food,” says Daniel Fairbanks, Ph.D., a professor of plant and animal science [...]
Top 10 November Marathons in the U.S.
November is another banner month for marathonsin the U.S. With crisp temps and the changing of the season, many phenomenal race times are turned in during the month of November. Here are just a few of the excellent marathons taking place in November 2011. 1. ING New York City Marathon, November 6, 2011 Another member [...]
Pink Panther’s Favorite Poses…
I would like to share with you beautiful women out there some of my favorite yoga poses: Child Pose – Sit on your knees with your feet together and buttocks resting on your heels. Separate your knees about the width of your hips. Place your hands on your thighs, palms down. Inhale deeply, then exhale [...]
Potato chips in the Microwave-1 point Weight Watchers recipes
These are not a 0 point weight watchers recipes, but they are so worth the 1 point! When I first heard about these chips, I thought ewww….they must come out so soggy! But that is simply not the case, these chips come out so crispy and delicious, it was such a pleasant surprise! If you use one [...]
5 Tricks to Portion Control your Plate
Guest blogger, Monique Muro earned a bachelor’s degree in English with a Creative Writing emphasis from Cal State Long Beach. She currently assists with the PR and Social Media marketing for the revolutionary supplement AllDaySlim, and works as a freelance writer on the side. An avid reader and writer, her articles can be found at [...]
Little Known Ways to Flex your Diet with Non Meat Protein
Guest Post ~ Amanda Proteins are essential for the body and are required for muscle and tissue building, tissue repair and for other vital body processes. A fully grown male requires at least 56 gm of protein a day. The requirement of a woman is a bit lower as she needs 46 gm per day. [...]
